Tuesday, April 8, 1997 at 7:00 P. M. for action on Articles in the Warrant
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Barnstable, ss
To either of the Constables of the Town of Falmouth, in said County. In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are directed to notify and summon the inhabitants of the Town of Falmouth qualified to vote in Town Affairs to meet at the Auditorium of the Lawrence School, Falmouth, Tuesday, April 8, 1997 at 7:00 P. M. for the purpose of acting on the Articles contained in the following Warrant:
To appropriate funds for raises per agreement with the International Association of Firefighters, Local 1397. (No agreement currently reached.)
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money, to be appropriately distributed by the Town Accountant, to the accounts affected for the purpose of funding a raise for the contract period commencing July 1, 1995, as agreed to by the Town of Falmouth and the International Association of Firefighters, Local 1397, to determine how the same shall be raised and by whom expended and to consider any additional personnel actions related to this contract settlement. Or do or take any other action in this matter. On request of the Town Administrator.
To transfer $15,000 to replace the oil burner system at the Gifford St. D.P.W. Facility with a new natural gas boiler system.
To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) from account #33000-57790, Capital Projects Water, for the purpose of removing the underground fuel oil tank and boiler at the Gifford Street D.P.W. Maintenance Facility and install a new natural gas boiler system. Or do or take any other action in this matter. On request of the Board of Selectmen acting as the Board of Public Works.
To transfer $2,500 to replace the Engineering Department's Electronic Data Collector.
To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500) from account #33000-57790, Capital Projects Water, for the purpose of replacing the Electronic Data Collector for the Engineering Department's Total Survey Station. Or do or take any other action in this matter. On request of the Board of Selectmen acting as the Board of Public Works.
To appropriate $15,000 for a Waterways Committee study for the reconstruction of the Green Pond Breakwaters.
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) for the purpose of securing engineering services for reconstruction of the Green Pond Breakwaters, to determine how the same shall be raised and to be expended by the Waterways Committee. Or do or take any other action in this matter. On request of the Waterways Committee.
To transfer $60,000 to purchase a backhoe.
To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000) from account #01937-58919, (Sea Crest Village Water Main) for the purpose of purchasing a backhoe. Or do or take any other action in this matter. On request of the Utilities Manager.
To transfer $10,000 to perform repairs at the Water Division Shop.
To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) from account #01938-58014, (Long Pond Roof) and transfer the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) from account #33000-57790, (Capital Projects Water), for the purpose of performing building repairs at the Water Division Shop (off Palmer Ave.). Or do or take any other action in this matter. On request of Utilities Manager.
To transfer $9,000 to replace the Truck Scale Data System as the Wastewater Treatment.
To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000) from account #01451-58006 (Winter Enclosure) and transfer the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) from account #33000-57790, (Capital Projects Water) for the purpose of replacing the Truck Scale Data System at the Wastewater Treatment. Or do or take any other action in this matter. On request of the Utilities Manager.
To transfer $1,600 to install a sliding track file system in the Utilities Division office.
To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of One Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($1,600) from account #33000-57790, Capital Project Water) for the purpose of installing a sliding track file system in the Utilities Division office. Or do or take any other action in this matter. On request of the Utilities Manager.
To transfer $2,000 for operating expenses at Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School for FY97.
To see if the Town will vote to transfer an additional Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000) from account #33000-57790, (Capital Projects Water) for operating expenses for Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School for FY97. Or do or take any other action in this matter. On request of the Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School Committee.
To transfer $5,000 for secretarial services for the Charter Study Committee.
To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) from account #33000-57790, (Capital Projects Water) for secretarial services for the Charter Study Committee. Or do or take any other action in this matter. On request of the Board of Selectmen.
To appropriate funds to repair the roof on the house at 67 Davisville Road.
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for repairs to the roof on the house at 67 Davisville Road, to determine how the same shall be raised and by whom expended. Or do or take any other action in this matter. On request of the Board of Selectmen.
To appropriate funds or otherwise finance water pollution abatements facility projects.
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of financing the following water pollution abatement facility projects; repairs, replacement and/or upgrade of septic systems, pursuant to agreements with the Board of Health and residential property owners, including without limitation all cost thereof as defined in Section 1 of Chapter 29C of the General Laws; to determine whether this appropriation shall be raised by borrowing from the Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust or otherwise; or do or take any other action in this matter. On request of Board of Selectmen.
To transfer $90,000 to purchase text books and educational supplies for the School Department.
To see if the Town will vote to transfer Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) from Budget Line 01914-51177 (Health Insurance-Town) and Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000) from Budget Line 01914-51178 (Health Insurance-School) for the purchase of textbooks and educational supplies for the School Department. Or do or take any other action in this matter. On request of the School Committee.
To appropriate funds to repair the Fire Department Headquarters.
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of repairs to the Fire Department Headquarters Building, to determine how the same shall be raised and by whom expended. Or do or take any other action in this matter. On request of the Fire Chief.
To approve the $1,400,000 indebtedness authorized by the Regional District School Committee for repairs at UCCRTS.
To see if the Town will vote to approve the One Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,400,000) indebtedness authorized by the Regional District School Committee of the Upper Cape Regional Vocational-Technical School District on March 13, 1997, for the purpose of renovating, reconstructing and making extraordinary repairs to the District School including, a new roof and expansion of the Culinary Arts Department Dining Room, or take any other action relative thereto. On request of the Upper Cape Regional School District.
To approve the Project Certification Application submitted by ACI Crossroads, LLC, for a proposed facility in the Technology Park.
To see if the Town will vote to approve the Project Certification Application submitted by the ACI Crossroads, LLC, for the development of their facility proposed in the Falmouth Technology Park Economic Opportunity Area, Assessor's parcels 15 04 027A026 and 15 04 02A27. The form of this agreement has been submitted to this Town Meeting. This approval shall confirm that the Project Certification Application is consistent with the Economic Opportunity Area (EOA) designation approved by Town Meeting, that the project will not overburden the Town's infrastructure and utilities servicing the EOA, and the project as described in the Project Certification Application, will increase employment opportunities for residents of Falmouth and Cape Cod. Or do or take any other action in this matter. On request of the Board of Selectmen.
To transfer $1,500 to obtain materials needed to handle major traffic detours.
To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500) from account #33000-57790 (Capital Projects Water) for the purpose of establishing a supply of materials necessary to handle major traffic detours within the town. Or do or take any other action in this matter. On request of the Police Chief.
To transfer $1,000 to donate to the Falmouth Band Parents to assist in their fund raising efforts.
To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) from account #33000-57790 (Capital Projects Water) for the purpose of a donation to the Falmouth Band Parents to assist in their fund raising efforts. Or do or take any other action in this matter. On request of the Board of Selectmen.
To transfer $1,000 to help defray costs for Falmouth's representative to the People to People Junior Ambassador Program.
To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) from account #33000-57790 (Capital Projects Water) to help defray costs for Falmouth's nominee and representative to the People to People Junior Ambassador Program, Courtney Michaelis. Or do or take any other action in this matter. On request of the Board of Selectmen.
To amend the Town Clerk and Treasurer's schedule of fees concerning copies, licenses, permits and other services regarding town records.
To see if the Town will vote to amend the schedule of fees of the Town Clerk and Town Treasurer as follows:
Certification From To Of plans approved by the Planning Board 0 2.00 Of residency 2.00 5.00 Of residency for applications to educational institutions 0 Checks Returned for insufficient funds having been issued to the town for any purpose (M.G.L. Ch. 44, Sec. 69) 25.00 25.00 Redistribute payroll or vendor payments in compliance with court order; federal or state garnishment; or due the town as certified by the Town Collector 1.00 5.00 Copies Attested town document or vital record 2.00 & 5.00 5.00 Bylaws: Full copy of the Code of the Town of Falmouth 160.00 200.00 Subscription to Code supplement service (annually) 60.00 60.00 General Bylaws (each page from Code of Falmouth) .20 .20 Zoning Bylaws Booklet (up to date) 20.00 25.00 Lists: Census, Voter, Town Employee, Business, etc. On computer disc 35.00 Printed on computer paper 35.00 50.00 Printed on 8 1/2 x 11" paper (per page) .20 .20 Printed on mailing labels (per label) .01 Non-attested photocopy (per page) .20 .20 Town Board/Committee/Commission Certificate of No Appeal 1.00 2.00 Certified copy of Decision 2.00 3.00 Map (when available) (per page) 0 3.00 Order of Conditions (per page) .20 .20 Plan (per page) 3.00 Business (d/b/a) certificate Original Filing (4 years) 10.00 20.00 Record amendment 5.00 5.00 Record discontinuance 5.00 5.00 Dog Licenses Neutered/Spayed (per year) 3.00 5.00 Male/Female (per year) 6.00 10.00 Kennel (see Kennel bylaw) Hunting & Fishing Licenses see fee schedule issued by Massachusetts Division of Fish and Wildlife Permit Auction (1 year) 10.00 15.00 Fuel Storage (yearly) 25.00 25.00 Raffle or Bazaar (issue or renew) 10.00 10.00 Registration Pole location (M.G.L. Ch. 166, Sec. 22) Order granting location of poles, etc. (1 street) 25.00 25.00 Each additional street in such order 5.00 5.00 Physician, Podiatrist, Optometrist, Electrologist, etc. 10.00 15.00 Recording Declaration of Trust 10.00 15.00 Miscellaneous private or public documents 2.00 10.00 Power of Attorney 5.00 10.00 Research All research other than UCC will be conducted at the hourly rate of the lowest paid staff member capable of conducting such research. Uniform Commercial Code (see UCC fee schedule) Vital Records (birth, death, marriage) Correct error; or enter amended/delayed record; or file paternity statement 10.00 20.00 Marriage - prepare intention, issue license, and mail first attested copy of marriage record 10.00 15.00 Voter Registration Office Fees Voter Identification Card 2.00 3.00 Alpha Census List 15.00 15.00 Voter List (printed on computer paper) 7..50 25.00 Street Book - (at town's annually negotiated cost) Computer disk (census) (each disk) 35.00 Set of computer printed labels (customer supplied) 5,000 labels 25.00 Labels -- price per label (customer supplied labels) (each) .02 All other fees, if not set herein, nor listed among the schedule of fees as set annually by the Board of Selectmen, nor as assigned under any section of the Code of the Town of Falmouth, shall be charged according to schedules set forth under the provisions of appropriate sections of Massachusetts General Laws.
Or do or take any other action in this matter. On request of the Town Clerk and Treasurer.
To fund any of the previous twenty articles approved by Town Meeting.
To see if the Town will provide funding for any or all of the purposes voted for in the foregoing articles, by transfer from available funds, by borrowing or by any combination of the foregoing. Or do or take any other action in this matter. On request of the Finance Committee and Board of Selectmen.
Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk at the time and place of holding said meeting. Given under our hand this 18th day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and ninety-seven.
Virginia Valiela
Mary Pat Flynn
Matthew Patrick
Edward Marks, Jr.
Troy B. G. Clarkson
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Publication date: March 18, 1997